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2 years ago

What is the remainder when the polynomial f(x) = x³ - x² + 3x - 2, is divided by 2x - 1

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Contact [7]2 years ago

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Answer:

Equate the divisor to 0

2x-1=0

2×=1

×=1/2

Putting onto the polynomial

f(1/2) = (1/2)³-1/2)²+3(1/2)-2

=-5/8

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